The event includes a silent auction and a gift shop and will give guests the opportunity to tour the ARK wildlife sanctuary, which is not usually open to the public.

The fundraiser starts a 11 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. The ARK 2000 Sanctuary, 1250 Pool Station Road, San Andreas, is home to retired circus or zoo elephants and other exotic animals.

Tickets are $65 per person and must be purchased by June 19 by calling (209) 745-2606 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays or online at www.pawsweb.org/calendar_of_events.html. All guests must be 21 or older.